Evaluation of the effectiveness of a transfer (interhemispheric) training program in the early stages of fencing training

Witkowski, Mateusz; Bronikowski, Michał; Nowik, Agnieszka M.; Tomczak, Maciej; Strugarek, Jan; Króliczak, Grzegorz

doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.17.07556-9

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“…Such an approach is focused on intensive cognitive development while stimulating physical development [27]. Nonetheless, it may also contribute-as the effect of an interhemispheric transfer-to increasing the effectiveness of PE in the context of physical parameters, especially in terms of object control skills [81,82]. Perhaps if the control group used Eduball, there would be no deterioration of these competencies, as was the case in the experimental/Eduball group.…”

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Physical Education with Eduball Stimulates Non-Native Language Learning in Primary School Students

Cichy

Kruszwicka

Palus

et al. 2022

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Although the neuronal mechanisms of action and cognition are related, the division of intellectual and physical lessons is standard in schools. This is surprising, because numerous studies show that integrating physical education (PE) with teaching content stimulates critical skills. For example, several experiments indicate that Eduball-based PE (i.e., lessons in a sports hall during which students play team mini-games with educational balls with printed letters, numbers, and other signs) develops mathematical and language competencies. At the same time, the Eduball method does not slow down learners’ physical development. However, we have little knowledge about the effects of such techniques on non-native language learning. Consequently, the absence of incorporating core academic subjects into PE in dual-language schools or during foreign language education is exceptionally high. Here, we replicated the Eduball experiment, but with the goal of testing this method for non-native language learning. Thus, the intervention occurred in a dual-language primary school and we evaluated second language (L2) learning. As before, we used the technique of parallel groups (experimental and control); in both groups, there were three 45-min PE classes per week. In the experimental class, two of them were held using Eduball. After a half-year experiment, children from the experimental group (one second-grade, N = 14) improved their non-native language skills significantly more than their peers from the control group (one second-grade, N = 12). These findings demonstrate that Eduball-type intervention stimulates non-native language learning in children. Hence, our report suggests that specific body training forms can support L2 learning.

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Section: Eduball and Motor Developmentmentioning

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Physical Education with Eduball Stimulates Non-Native Language Learning in Primary School Students

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“…Additional evidence was provided by 6-week fencing training sessions which were developed in accordance with the hemispheric lateralization hypothesis (Witkowski et al, 2018(Witkowski et al, , 2020. The ratio of non-dominant (left) side to dominant (right) side practice was 3:1, as each drill repeated three times on the left limb associated with one practice on the right limb.…”

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Asymmetry of interlimb transfer: Pedagogical innovations in physical education

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Xia²,

Zhang³

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Front. Psychol.

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“…Juggling, as a sensorimotor task requiring complex visuomotor control and interaction between both limbs, may enhance the bilateral transfer learning effect that has been observed for the upper and lower limbs from non-dominant limb training [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. This effect shows that the efficiency of one side of the body can be increased by developing the other side of the body [ 9 ].…”

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The Effect of Juggling as Dual-Task Activity on Human Neuroplasticity: A Systematic Review

Malik¹,

Stemplewski²,

Maciaszek³

2022

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This systematic review formulated a research question based on the PICO method in accordance with the Guidelines for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), “What is the effect of juggling as dual-task activity on neuroplasticity in the human brain?” In total, 1982 studies were analysed, 11 of which met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. These studies included 400 participants who had no prior juggling experience or were expert jugglers. The research methodology in seven studies was based on a long-term intervention with juggling. Three studies were based on brain imaging during the act of juggling, and one study was based on comparing differences between experienced jugglers and non-jugglers without the intervention. In all of these selected studies, positive structural changes in the human brain were found, including changes mainly in the gray matter (GM) volume in the visual motion complex area (hMT/V5) and the white matter (WM) volume in fractional anisotropy (FA). Based on this evidence, it can be concluded that the bimanual juggling task, as a dual-task activity, may effectively integrate brain areas to improve neuroplasticity. The small number of well-designed studies and the high risk of bias call for further research using a juggling intervention to identify conclusive evidence.

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of a transfer (interhemispheric) training program in the early stages of fencing training

Cited by 12 publications

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Physical Education with Eduball Stimulates Non-Native Language Learning in Primary School Students

Physical Education with Eduball Stimulates Non-Native Language Learning in Primary School Students

Asymmetry of interlimb transfer: Pedagogical innovations in physical education

The Effect of Juggling as Dual-Task Activity on Human Neuroplasticity: A Systematic Review

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